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SC Halts Order for Government to Procure Costly SMA Drug, Sparks Debate on Rare Disease Treatment

The Supreme Court has put on hold a previous directive requiring the Central Government to procure expensive medication for a patient battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. In a significant ruling on February 24, 2025, a bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar Read More…